Frankfort residents approve proposal to join SAD 22

The proposal was approved by two-thirds of the 240 voters who turned out at Frankfort Elementary School — which would be closed next year as a result of the school district switch. The final tally was 181-59 against.

“I think it was a pretty good turnout. It was far more than we normally get,” said Frankfort Selectman Alan Gordon on Friday. “We normally get 150 or so total, and that margin was great.”

SAD 22 members Hampden, Winterport and Newburgh will vote April 9 on whether to accept Frankfort as a new member.